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Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949, reaching millions of people in the United States through the media, local events, and screenings. Today, as the world is dealing with the pandemic consequences, mental health support is more crucial than ever. In Lithuania, where such issues have been overlooked for years, any tips and tools are indispensable.

LRT (Lithuanian Radio and TV) program "Stories of Things" presents Dr. Joseph P. Kazickas' life story and his philanthropic work for Lithuania. 

Alexandra Kazickas Lithuanian School marked the end of 2019-2020 school year quite differently than usual. While not much in the world was the same this spring, Lithuanian heritage schools and families tried their best to create a "new normal" and continue with the curriculum. While some students jumped in it from day one without even leaving their beds, others needed more time to adapt and come up with a plan that worked best for them.

Alex Kazickas’ philanthropy choice, the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), is not a random choice. A University of Michigan graduate volunteered with the program during his junior and senior years and has been supporting it for the last few years. “The program really had a big impact on me and I'm forever grateful for getting the chance to be involved,” he shares. One of KFF “Youth Can” founders, Alex Kazickas now is searching for ways to share and apply the experience with PCAP in Lithuania.

Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania that provides highest quality holistic education to over 300 students at Orkeeswa School located in an under-served Maasai community in northern Tanzania became Sophie Kazickas’ philanthropy choice in 2016.

While Mothers are celebrated all across the world, the exact day varies. In Lithuania the first Sunday in May is dedicated to all the beloved Mothers, while in America it is the following Sunday. On this beautiful Sunday in Lithuania Jurate Kazickas shares her tribute to her dear Mother Alexandra Kazickas.

SPROUT Coding, a program started by Peter Kazickas, teaches young adults from high-density neighborhoods in Zimbabwe computer coding, entrepreneurship and business development skills. Just like the rest of the world, Zimbabwe was also presented with a COVID-19 crisis. "Life as we know it" stopped until further developments.

The Lithuanian public broadcaster, Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) that is the largest media group in Lithuania owned by the public, shares Jurate Kazickas' concerns during the current situation in Lithuania and ways to help.

Today, April 16th, marks one hundred and two years since the birth of dr. Joseph Peter Kazickas, a philanthropist, patriot, entrepreneur, dedicated father, intellectual, world traveler, writer, orator, historian who cared for Lithuania, its Freedom and its People his entire life. He touched many who's life paths have crossed with his own and continues to inspire and guide many more through his legacy.

Draugas News, an English language newspaper focusing on Lithuanian life, politics, culture, and sport in the U.S. and other countries, shares an invitation from the Kazickas Family Foundation to help Lithuania during such uncertain times.